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Crochet Doily Patterns

Crochet doily patterns make decorative lace mats, traditionally worked in fine cotton crochet thread with a steel hook in increasing rounds. Modern doilies and mandalas often use sport or DK cotton for a bolder, faster result. Blocking and starching give doilies their flat, crisp finish and open up the lace pattern.

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Crochet doilies

What thread is used for crochet doilies?

Crochet doilies are traditionally made with size 10 mercerized cotton thread and a 1.5–1.75 mm steel hook. Finer size 20 or 30 thread creates delicate, heirloom lace, while sport or DK cotton yarn with a 3–3.5 mm hook makes a larger, modern doily.

Frequently asked questions

How do you starch a crochet doily?

Soak it in fabric starch or diluted glue, pin it flat to shape on a covered board, and let it dry fully.

Are doilies hard to crochet?

Fine thread doilies are intermediate; yarn doilies with fewer rounds are suitable for confident beginners.